Health and Beauty Buys

A few weeks ago I mentioned that once you’ve cleaned up your food, the most logical next step is to look at your personal beauty regimen for chemicals and additives. I encouraged you to check out the Environmental Working Group page regarding the toxicity of your products and received quite a few questions about the products I use, so I wanted to share them with you here. You might be able to find these products locally at Whole Foods or a vitamin/nutrition store, but in case you can’t, I’m including 2 ways to order online.

I’m assuming most of you are familiar with Amazon. In addition to Amazon, I order quite frequently from Vitacost. Vitacost has a referral program, so if you sign up here, you will receive $10 off your first order. Full disclosure, I also will receive a $10 credit for you signing up, but there is no minimum to buy and no need to continuously buy. Just a one-time perk. (If you then refer someone, you save $10.)

Also, please note: prices change often on these sites, so I didn’t indicate which site is cheaper. It truly varies when you are ordering what is most cost effective. Also, if you find something you like, search the sites as there are often deals on 2/4/6 packs verses an individual buy.

While I have changed to the items below (many of them I rotate), I have not changed my make-up yet. I’d love to hear from those of you who have switched up your make-up what you like, don’t like, etc. That task seems so daunting to me for some reason. (And I’m not really sure why since most days we’re at home and I don’t wear make-up!)

If you have questions or other products you recommend, please share them in the comments below.

Face Wash/Soap

Grandpa’s Thylox Acne Treatment Soap: I use this in the evening when my skin flares up. It’s fairly dying, so I do not use it on a regular basis.Amazon // Vitacost

Seventh Generation Wee Generation Sunscreen: This is also available at Target. Amazon // Vitacost

Aveeno Baby Natural Protection (Mineral Based): This is great for the hard to reach spots… behind ears, parts, etc. Again, not just for babies! Finn enjoys putting this on my face… sometimes the arm twister necessary for me to apply it to him! Amazon // Vitacost

Kiss My Face Natural Mineral Sunscreen: I would encourage you to stick with this version and avoid the similar “Kids” version. It’s a bit cleaner. This is also available at Target and Whole Foods. Amazon // Vitacost

California Baby Fragrance-free Sunscreen: There is also a larger 6 ounce bottle which might be best for families or if multiple individuals will be using this sunscreen. This is also available at Target. Amazon // Vitacost

NIA24 Mineral Sunscreen: This worked well for me but was too strong for Finn last summer. Amazon // N/A Vitacost

Hand Soap/Foam

Dr. Bronner’s Organic Pure Castile Liquid Soap: This is – hands down- the best organic/natural soap for your money. You can search for larger volumes, too. It goes in containers as large as 1 gallon. There are also a variety of scents available.Amazon // Vitacost

** If you’re looking for hand foam, we’ve used the Whole Foods 365 hand foam. It is very light in texture and scent. **

I hope this was helpful for you if you are just starting to move in the direction of health and beauty items. I’m happy to answer questions and would love to hear about the natural products you’ve tried… the good, the bad and the ugly! Please share your feedback, thoughts and suggestions in the comments below.

Thanks for bringing this to my attention, Susan!! I am digging in and not finding the face wash on Amazon or Vitacost any longer, just the hand soap, as you see. HMmmmmmm….. I’m going to have to find where this went! Thanks for letting me know 🙂

I’ve recently switched my hair product to paraben- and sulfate-free, and can’t believe the difference! I think the next thing I want to switch is deodorant. Any tips there? For sunscreen, I ordered from Honest. Have you tried theirs?

I haven’t used anything from Honest, but I’ve heard really great things about the brand.

I use Primal Pit Paste for deo. I really like it, but I have had a small (non-irritating) rash since making the switch. (Hence, not linking on the post.) My hunch is it’s either the baking soda or the essential oil it in that my skin doesn’t like.

Your goal is aluminum-free. I hear Tom’s has a great product, but I haven’t tried it.

Interesting! I actually switched recently from Primal to Tom’s. I’d been using Primal for awhile and then all the sudden my skin reacted. Super strange!! While it was working (about 9 months), I loved it!

Honeybee gardens has make-up with good ingredients. I like their eye liner and powder. I use Aveda eye shadow, blush, and lip gloss. My eyes are super sensitive, so most brands make them red and puffy! It made me search out some better make-up!

I use olive oil or grapeseed oil for body lotions. My skin has never been so soft! I make sure it is organic and nongmo so I know what is sinking into my skin. If u cannot eat why put on or in your body?

I’ve been thinking a lot lately about sunscreen (seeing as how the sun is finally visiting us in Minnesota!), and with all the information I’ve been reading I think it’s time for me to switch up the brands we’ve used in the past. So, thanks for the info and the brands that you like to use! It gives me something to think about.

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The world encourages a certain way of life for our kids. Lazy bodies, chemically laden nutrition, and poor manners. I'm a mom on a mission to teach my kids more. This is my journey in raising happy, healthy, organically-grown kids. [Read more]